TSA found over 6,600 guns at airports last year; most were loaded
Most of the firearms were found at checkpoints in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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Atlantic City International Airport was evacuated early Thursday morning after a fire alarm prompted emergency response teams to clear the terminal, according to published reports.
The alarm sounded around 5:30 a.m., leading to a full evacuation while police and fire crews investigated. According to National World, the airport fire department gave the all-clear, and passengers were allowed to return to the terminal once it was determined there was no fire or active threat.
WPG Talk Radio was the first to report the evacuation, including live updates from disrupted passengers.
No injuries were reported, and the airport resumed normal operations shortly after.
Atlantic City International Airport serves passengers across South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region. It is known for its convenient parking, shorter lines, and easy access to major highways.
Spirit Airlines is the only commercial carrier at the airport and offers daily nonstop flights to key airports in Florida like Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Myrtle Beach.
The airport is also a joint-use facility with the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing, which operates F-16 fighter jets from the base.
As of Thursday evening there were no reported delays at the airport.
